VOLVO
SWM-0A0E - Steering wheel module (SWM). Wrong version mounted
System
Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
Show models by year and engine (10)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2011
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2013Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T7 only
- Volvo C30 Electric (2011–2013)2011–2013
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2011
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2005–2010
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2005–2010
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
What does this fault code mean?
The steering wheel module (SWM) logged that the wrong version is fitted for the car's equipment. The car has the DSTC stability system, and the fault gives no noticeable symptoms for the driver.
Possible causes
- Wrong version of the steering wheel module (SWM) fitted
What you can do
- 1If the steering wheel module has been replaced recently, check that it is intended for the car's equipment, especially if the car has DSTC
- 2Clear the code and road test to see whether it returns
- 3There may also be fault codes in the brake control module (BCM) that belong to the same fault
- 4If the code returns, have a workshop fit the right version of the steering wheel module (SWM)
Symptoms you may notice1
- No noticeable symptoms for the driver
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.